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Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: EmployeeLocation: SydneyType: Permanent, full timeHybrid role, Happy to talk flexible workingThe opportunityAre you a strategic finance leader with a passion for driving excellence in reporting and operational efficiency?Were looking for a dynamicGroup Head Office Finance Managerto lead the financial control function of our Group Head Office entities. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for delivering high quality financial reporting and insightful analytics that support business decisions. This is your opportunity to make a strategic impact in a global organisation, working alongside high-performing teams across both onshore and offshore locations.Your new roleAs the Group Head Office Finance Manager, youll lead a team of finance professionals to deliver end-to-end management accounting and statutory reporting processes. You will ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting, and play a leading role in driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across the function.Key responsibilities include:Financial Control and Operations: Oversee day-to-day finance activities for Group Head Office entities, ensuring timely delivery of results and compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements.Process Optimisation: Lead initiatives to enhance systems and processes, driving efficiency and improving the quality and consistency of deliverables.Reporting Excellence: Manage the preparation and delivery of quarterly and annual reporting, including management packs, board presentations, and standalone financial statements.Audit & Compliance: Drive the year-end close process, coordinate with auditors, and ensure audit readiness and quality.Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the business (e.g. Tax, Group Finance, FP&A, Treasury, Company Secretary) and external partners to deliver outcomes that support decision-making and high quality reporting.Leadership: Inspire, develop and manage a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, professional growth, and ethical conduct.About you:Proven Experiencein financial reporting, statutory compliance, and management accounting in a complex corporate environment.Strong Technical Acumenwith a deep understanding of financial systems, reporting standards, and foreign exchange exposure management.Leadership Skillsto inspire, guide, and develop a geographically dispersed team.Stakeholder Savvywith the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse functions and levels.Analytical Mindsetwith a focus on quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.Resilience & Agilityto navigate challenges, drive change, and deliver results under pressure.About QBEWe can never really predict whats around the corner, but at QBE were asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.Were an international insurer thats building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.And our people will be at the centre of our success. Were proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries, were big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.We believe this is our moment what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE lets make it happen!BenefitsWe offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:Hybrid Working a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balanceOur Thriving at our Best wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice18 weeks gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid superThe ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matchingIncome protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiumsAdditional leave and support through QBEs Family Domestic Violence First Responder NetworkDiscounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partnersRewards & RecognitionWe value our employees experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR AwardsPlatinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusionRanked 3rd place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2024 for medium sized program as voted by graduatesTop 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)Family First accredited employer since 2021Apply nowAPPLY NOW and lets make it happen!Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at recruitment@qbe.comSkills:Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Cost Management, Critical Thinking, Financial Accounting, Financial Data Reporting, Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Process Improvements, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Talent Management, Team Management Application Close Date: 29/05/2025 11:59 PMHow to Apply:To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.Equal Employment Opportunity:QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates. #J-18808-Ljbffr